Peritoneal dialysis treatment is performed to filter blood in the peritoneum – the membrane that lines the cavity. The peritoneal cavity stores the dialysis fluid and filtration takes place across the peritoneum, where toxins and excess fluid cross the peritoneal membrane during the prescribed “dwell time”.
A permanent catheter or tube is inserted into the peritoneal cavity, where the dialysis fluid is fed and left to absorb the impurities from the blood. This fluid is then drained-off into a bag and replaced with fresh fluid. The filling and draining process can be performed manually during the day, or automatically at night with a cycler.
We only provide FRESENIUS Peritoneal Dialysis Systems for hire to our patients, for the duration of their stay in Cyprus.
The peritoneal dialysis systems used by our patients are designed to promote patient well-being and the highest level of safety and reliability, whilst including technology for optimal exchange safety and improved compliance:
Automated Peritoneal Dialysis (APD) is a home treatment that can be carried out during the night and Fresenius Medical Care's APD products include sleep•safe harmony and sleep•safe.
The stay•safe® system has been specifically designed to help patients with their daily self-care CAPD treatment in a simple and convenient way, improved safety levels, patient compliance and excellent clinical results.